sean c Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Why is it that the the taps in my van are fitted with a device that makes the water spray out with such force that I get a damp patch on the front of my trousers? I assume that it is for slowing down the usage of water. Can they be removed? (the bits on the tap not the trousers) or is the water pressure too high? Thanks Sean Quote Bailey s5 Senator Carolina + Ford Ranger Double Cab + VFR800Fiw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beejay Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Why is it that the the taps in my van are fitted with a device that makes the water spray out with such force that I get a damp patch on the front of my trousers? I assume that it is for slowing down the usage of water. Can they be removed? (the bits on the tap not the trousers) or is the water pressure too high? Thanks Sean Why not fit a pressure reducer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceH Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Look at the tap and if it is the spray type there will be a line around it about 1/2" up from the end of the tap. . -- that bit unscrews [there should be a special bit of kit for it - looks like a large white wing nut] -- and you take it of and clean it out - the holes do get blocked -- this will "probably" stop it spraying all over the place. . Maurice Quote Volvo S60 D5 (now sold 😥) new Vauxall soonHappy to meet, Sorry to part, Happy to meet again48 Year Member of The Caravan Club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleng Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Or you could just drop your trousers before using the tap. Quote Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean that they're not out to get you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malc Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 The 'spray' bit on my taps is right at the outlet and unscrews. There are two flats on the bit that unscrews so that a spanner or pair of plumbers pliers can be used to take it off to clean. It's a good idea to clean it at least once a year since some of the holes do get blocked and can be cleaned with a pin. And yes, the spray can be fierce and will depend on the pressure generated by your pump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennifernn Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Have you tried only turning the tap on a little? Turning on our basin tap full results in the water bouncing out of the basin and ending up on the walls, the floor and the user, so we only turn it on a little. Quote Jennifer Sterling Elite Searcher, Volvo XC90 SE D5 Auto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewRangerFamily Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Another cure would be to remove your trousers when operating the tap - that way they wont get wet!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoobyWRX Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Another cure would be to remove your trousers when operating the tap - that way they wont get wet!! I just took the plastic bits out of the taps Quote Ford Kuga Powershift AWD. Bailey Senator Indiana Series 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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